Connex Melbourne
Connex Melbourne was a train operator in Melbourne, Australia. Formed in July 1998 as Hillside Trains, a business unit of the Public Transport Corporation, it was privatised in August 1999 becoming a subsidiary of Connex.
Industry | Public transport |
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Predecessor | Public Transport Corporation |
Founded | 1 July 1998 (as Hillside Trains) |
Defunct | 29 November 2009 |
Successor | Metro Trains Melbourne |
Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
Products | Train operator |
Net income | $22.5 million (2008/09) |
Number of employees | 2,501 (August 2009) |
Parent | Veolia Transport (formerly known as Connex, now Transdev Australia) |
Website | www.connexmelbourne.com.au |
In April 2004, it became the sole operator of Melbourne suburban rail services, taking over the services of M>Train. When the franchise was re-tendered, it was awarded to Metro Trains Melbourne from November 2009.
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